Prepare against Ulrik Larsen
DNK · World #29,059 classical · FIDE ID 1441167
Our database contains 142 games by Ulrik Larsen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulrik Larsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulrik Larsen before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,991 | 2,058 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 56 | 28 | 58 | 39.4% |
| As White | 72 | 37 | 11 | 24 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 70 | 19 | 17 | 34 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulrik Larsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulrik Larsen's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 100.0% | 59.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Larsen usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Larsen usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 64.5% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 22.6% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 12.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 52.0% | 15.4% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 48.0% | 54.2% |
Ulrik Larsen's chess games
All 142 games by Ulrik Larsen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 56 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E66 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Kresten Schmidt | 2,241 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C77 |
| Jul 2015 | Henrik Molvig | 2,157 | 37th Politiken Cup | D34 |
| Jul 2017 | Max Wahlund | 2,142 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | C77 |
| Aug 2012 | Richard Lilja | 2,136 | 34th Politiken Cup | B23 |
| May 2017 | Vincenzo Adinolfi | 2,108 | Copenhagen Challenge | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2019 | 40 | 21 | 1,979 |
| Oslo Open | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,776 |
| ch-DEN G7-1 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 1,987 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,048 |
| 35th Politiken Cup | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 1,920 |
| Koge Xtracon Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulrik Larsen's chess games?
142 games by Ulrik Larsen, from May 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ulrik Larsen has played.
What does Ulrik Larsen play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Ulrik Larsen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulrik Larsen answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Ulrik Larsen play as White?
As White, Ulrik Larsen's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulrik Larsen play as Black?
As Black, Ulrik Larsen most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Ulrik Larsen's FIDE rating?
Ulrik Larsen is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Ulrik Larsen played?
Our database contains 142 games by Ulrik Larsen, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 28 draws, 58 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulrik Larsen?
142 games by Ulrik Larsen reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.